Enoch Azasu

Enoch Azasu is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, specializing in psychiatric epidemiology and youth mental health. His research bridges advanced epidemiological methodologies with sociocultural insights to address suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Ghana and marginalized populations in the U.S.

• PhD in Social Work (2023), Washington University in St. Louis
• MSW (2019), Washington University in St. Louis
• MBA (2016), University of Professional Studies, Ghana
• BA in Psychology (2010), University of Ghana

His work focuses on suicidality prevention, racism-related stress, ethnic identity, and culturally appropriate interventions. Recent publications examine digital stressors, neighborhood violence, and police exposure in youth populations.

Key trends in his research include socioecological modeling, mediation analysis of risk pathways, and cross-cultural validation of suicide theories. He integrates mental health epidemiology with social justice advocacy.

• National Institute of Mental Health Global VISTA Award
• ICHAD Research Resilience Training Fellowship
• McDonnell International Scholars Academy Award

Azasu founded the Ghana-based nonprofit Youth Awake to Suicide - STAY, organizing workshops to combat suicide stigma and promote help-seeking. His teaching emphasizes research-practice integration for systemic mental health solutions.